This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

                (ii) The solicitation number 1044356 and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2021-05 March 10, 2021.

                (iv) This is not a 0% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and business size standard is 500 employees.

                (v) See attached documents (specification sheet).

                (vi) USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Eastern Regional Research Center in Geneva, New York .  USDA requires: BOXER LAB ROOT, 

REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Robot payload over 100 kg

Max running speed of 2 m/s

Integrated lifting

Runtime over 4h per charge

Onboard PC

Integrated sensors for autonomy

ROS/ROS2 support

Emergency stop buttons

Rviz, Gazebo, and URDF design support

(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, Wyndmoor, PA. 19038     

                (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

                (ix) Award will be made on the LPTA OR Best Value.   

                (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on beta.sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

                (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.

                (xiv) Questions are due by 15 September 2021. Quotes are due on 16 September 2021 at noon EST by email to Cheryl Frazier-Blake at [email protected].